Status:
valid
Authors:
Carrière
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. IV, 3: 227. (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481446
Common Names
- Engelmann's Pine
- Engelmann's Pitch Pine
- Pitch Pine
Description
Pinus engelmannii (also called Engelmann's pine, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen coniferous tree native to the mountains of western North America. It has a pyramidal shape with a dense crown and grows up to 25 m tall. It is found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia, Canada, south to California, United States, in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinus engelmannii is used in the production of paper, plywood, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pinus engelmannii are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinus engelmannii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and kept in a moist, shady area until they are rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Pinus engelmannii
Pinus engelmannii can be found in the United States, in the states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
Pinus engelmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinus engelmannii?
Pinus engelmannii
What is the common name of Pinus engelmannii?
Engelmann's Pine
What is the natural range of Pinus engelmannii?
Western United States
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Pinus latteri,
Pinus koraiensis,
Pinus krempfii,
Pinus lambertiana,
Pinus jeffreyi,
Pinus jaliscana,
Pinus lawsonii,
Pinus luchuensis,
Pinus lumholtzii,
Pinus luzmariae,
Pinus longaeva,
Pinus leiophylla,
Pinus litvinovii,
Pinus densata,
Pinus densithunbergii,
Pinus densiflora,
Pinus cubensis,
Pinus culminicola,
Pinus dalatensis,
Pinus douglasiana,
Pinus echinata,
Pinus edulis,
Pinus durangensis,
Pinus devoniana,
Pinus contorta,
Pinus coulteri,
Pinus clausa,
Pinus halepensis,
Pinus hartwegii,
Pinus greggii,
Pinus hakkodensis,
Pinus heldreichii,
Pinus hwangshanensis,
Pinus henryi,
Pinus herrerae,
Pinus fenzeliana,
Pinus elliottii,
Pinus engelmannii,
Pinus gerardiana,
Pinus glabra,
Pinus flexilis,
Pinus serotina,
Pinus rzedowskii,
Pinus sabiniana,
Pinus strobiformis,
Pinus squamata,
Pinus sibirica,
Pinus strobus,
Pinus roxburghii,
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Abies amabilis,
Abies balsamea,
Abies beshanzuensis,
Abies borisii-regis,
Abies bracteata,
Abies cephalonica,
Abies chensiensis,
Abies cilicica,
Abies concolor,
Abies delavayi,
Abies densa,
Abies durangensis,
Abies fabri,
Abies fanjingshanensis,
Abies fargesii,
Abies firma,
Abies flinckii,
Abies forrestii,
Abies fraseri,
Abies grandis,
Abies guatemalensis,
Abies hickelii,
Abies hidalgensis,
Abies holophylla,
Abies homolepis,
Abies kawakamii,
Abies koreana,
Abies lasiocarpa,
Abies magnifica,
Abies mariesii,
Abies nebrodensis,
Abies nephrolepis,
Abies nordmanniana,
Abies numidica,
Abies pindrow,
Abies pinsapo,
Abies procera,
Abies recurvata,
Abies religiosa,
Abies sachalinensis,
Abies sibirica,
Abies spectabilis,
Abies squamata,
Abies veitchii,
Abies vejarii,
Abies yuanbaoshanensis,
Abies ziyuanensis,
Abies jaliscana,
Abies phanerolepis,